Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a grey collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His red hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Aerdeth hails from a village terrorized by goblins. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 pp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jade (150 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). White opal (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with pastel slacks. He carries with him a set of warhammers on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Sard (50 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue top hat and blue clothes, and carries swords. His white hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Thervan speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thervan grew up listening to his father's many stories. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He got money to start a business from the gang present in town. He is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Debt, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Herbalist but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Amber (130 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Malachite (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Tanner profession.

History: Nim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp).